Doughnut Plant

377 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records currently show only two inspections for Doughnut Plant. The most recent visit was on May 15, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at four versus six before.

Looking across the full record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61
Apr 1, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doughnut Plant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Doughnut Plant on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Doughnut Plant?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Doughnut Plant.

How does Doughnut Plant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Doughnut Plant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Doughnut Plant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Doughnut Plant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Doughnut Plant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.